God don’t waste nothin’
Years ago, I read where Patrick Morley was visiting with an elderly “saint-of-a-woman” he knew. He wanted to pose a question only a saint could answer, so he asked her to explain Romans 8:28. “And…
Spiritual Growth
Devotional-style readings to help you grow and develop wisdom as a spouse, parent, friend, leader, and most importantly, as a Jesus-follower.
Mentoring… A Team Sport
There are guys who want to grow and guys who don’t seem to care. There are learners, whom I call “heat seekers,” and then there are those who think “Hey, I’m just the way I…
Why Guys Like Golf
I had an epiphany today. I think I figured something out. Guys talk about how tough the game of golf is…..how frustrating…how unforgiving….how you can never quite conquer it…never master it. In fact, I’ve never…
My Least Favorite Word… “deserve”
There are few words in the English language that stop me cold. Hearing the Lord’s name used in vain still does it. But about the only other word that has same effect is the word…
What’s Down In The Well
What’s down in the well comes up in the bucket. One of my young executives taught me a principle years ago that I’ve never forgotten. It was cathartic for me as a leader….and as a…
Are You Arrogant?
Saturday night. Men’s retreat. Bonfire. “Write on this card the issue in your life you haven’t turned over to God.” The card gets nailed to a cross, the cross is raised for the visual, and…
Two-Way Relationships
Once you “get” the essence of Christianity….that it’s not about you, but about Him and others, you find yourself really busy. You’re immersed in church stuff; you get involved in ministries, Bible studies, small groups…
Human Being or Human Doing
I recently had ‘em handed to me by a good friend. He said, “When I see someone running as hard as you run, I wonder who he’s trying to please.” He didn’t even think “Is…
Exclusive vs. Inclusive
Carl Sandburg is a legendary American writer and poet. In an interview, he was once asked, “You are such a master of words…what is your least favorite word?” His answer… The word “Exclusive.” I get…
Facts Are Friendly
I’ve said this a thousand times and every time I say it, my wife disagrees. It’s become a point of debate, not just with us, but with our friends as well. Let me stake out…
